The Brain Foundation
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL, PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE BRAIN FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING THE BIOLOGY OF NEURO-IMMUNE, GASTRO-INTESTINAL, METABOLIC AND RELATED CONDITIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$897K
-16.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
-39.3% YoY
About The Brain Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Brain Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in PLEASANTON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $897K. Net investment income was $104K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,296,712 | $2,652,772 | $1,983,637 |
| Revenue | $933,178 | $1,767,518 | $1,331,137 |
| Expenses | $1,148,039 | $1,202,197 | $1,049,033 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $104,262 | $71,961 | $2,523 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Brain Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uni of California Berkley ($140,000), Hasbro Childrens Hospital ($90,000), Stanford Univ School of Med ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATIO LOUISVILLE, KY | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $70,000 |
| HASBRO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE, RI | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $90,000 |
| NOVA SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $89,000 |
| STANFORD UNI DEPT OF PSYCOLOG STANFORD, CA | MEDICAL RESERACH | $89,178 |
| STANFORD UNIV SCHOOL OF MED STANFORD, CA | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $90,000 |
| UNI OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL LITTLE ROCK, AR | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| UNI OF CALIFORNIA BERKLEY BERKLEY, CA | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $140,000 |
| UNI OF TEXAS SW MEDICAL CNTR DALLAS, TX | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $89,000 |
| UNIV OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL CORAL GABLES, FL | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $90,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA, IL | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN O'SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PRAMILA SRINIVASAN | President & CEO | 3 | — |
| ELIZABETH HORN | Vice President | 2 | — |
| STEVE COLLARD | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| SARIKA AGRAWAL | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain Foundation?
The Brain Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in PLEASANTON, CA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Brain Foundation?
As of 2024, The Brain Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $933K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $897K in 2024.
Where does The Brain Foundation operate?
The Brain Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Brain Foundation award?
In 2024, The Brain Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $897K — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Brain Foundation's EIN?
The Brain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4072118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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